Lemonade Tea with a kick

THE ONE THING I left out of my "Picky Eater" column devoted to the topic of half & half lemonade tea, aka. The Arnold Palmer, is the drink's uncanny ability to marry with a handful of tasty liquors and liqueurs. Those who like their lemonade tea with a kick can add a jigger of Hangar One's lemon vodka. Or a splash of Skyy Citrus. Or get real fancy and follow this recipe below (courtesy of the orange liqueur Xante.)

Xantè Sparkle
1.5 ounces Xanté
2 ounces rosehip and hibiscus tea
1/2 ounce lemon juice
A splash of dry sparkling wine or champagne (added last)
In a shaker, add ice and all other ingredients. Shake vigorously and top with sparkling wine or champagne. Serve in a Martini glass. Garnish with a rose petal.
If that doesn't suit, try this:
Xantea
1 cup brewed Earl Grey tea, cooled
1 sprig mint leaves
1 shot Xante
Ice
Lemon slice
Pour tea, mint, Xante and ice into a shaker. Shake well, pour into a glass with more ice and serve with a slice of lemon.